Ever wondered how women in the ancient times removed unwanted hair? They used a magical ingredient easily available to us (think: grocery shops) called “Phitkari/Alum.” You may have heard of Phitkari being used for water treatment where a pinch of alum is added to water to remove the solid impurities. This is perhaps the most … Read more
“Ayurveda recommends the use of plant based as well as mineral-based medicines for treating various disease conditions.” – Anonymous If you’re looking for a herbal kwatha (decoction) that aids in overall good health and well-being, you’ve come to the right place. Also known as Arogyavardhini Gutika Rasa, Arogyavardhini Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine formulated … Read more
Whether you call it Kumaryasavam, Kumari Asav, or Kumaryasava, you cannot ignore the multi-purpose benefits of this poly-herbal liquid decoction. Kumaryasava belongs to the asavas and aristas methods of Ayurvedic preparation where the herbs in the coarse powder or decoction (asava) forms are soaked in a solution of sugar or jaggery for fermentation. First mentioned … Read more
Khadirarishta / Khadirarishtam is an Ayurvedic liquid formulation with an astringent taste, which mainly has a detoxifying action. It is used frequently in the treatment of skin diseases of all kinds. It is a dark brown liquid or decoction with 5 – 10 % self-generated alcohol (which is a common feature of all the medicines … Read more
Sukumaram Kashayam (Sanskrit name) – also known as Sukumar Kashaya (Hindi name) – is an Ayurvedic medicine available in the decoction liquid form or in the concentrated tablet form. This all-powerful decoction has been mentioned in one of the ancient root texts of Ayurveda known as Ashtanga Hridayam. The Ashtanga Hridayam guides users in matters … Read more
Sahacharadi Kashayam, from the popular Kashayam family of Ayurveda, is a proven and effective herbal compound used to relieve pain, especially in the hip and lower back regions. It does this by reducing the stiffness in the entire lower back area, thus relieving the pain. Like Sahacharadi, there are numerous concoctions belonging to the Kashayam … Read more
Ushirasava is an Ayurvedic preparation which is mainly given to stop excessive bleeding. It is homeostatic in nature and also contains pitta pacifying properties as it has a cooling and tranquillising tendency. It treats menorrhagia, nose bleeding, rectal bleeding and excessive postpartum bleeding. It is also beneficial in curing urinary as well as skin disorders. … Read more
‘Ashwagandha’ or Withania Somnifera is a very popular Ayurvedic herb that has also gained favour in the Western world for its ‘adaptogenic’ qualities. This root and leaves of the plant have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years as a ‘rejuvenative’ that helps the body deal with physiological and psychological stress by adapting to … Read more
Draksharishta is an Ayurvedic formulation which is prescribed mainly for respiratory disorders as well as digestion and stomach related disorders. Any Ayurvedic formulation which consists of the word “rishta” at the end, has alcohol has its base. It contains 5-10% self-generated alcohol which helps deliver water and alcohol soluble herbs to different parts of the … Read more
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